Six Suitors For Randy Johnson

out of those teams the cubs seem like the most likely to contend, but he's from walnut creek (near oakland) so i think if the A's load up with more players he'll sign there.

it is probably cubs and dodgers, giants havent signed anyone that can single handelly change the franchise, and if the dodgers keep their team together from last yr, johnson could be a big part. but my only thing, dont the cubs have 6 starters, looking at peavy AND looking at Johnson? seems like TOO much pitching

And what's great as well is if the A's are not contending I'm sure he might be willing to be dealt to a contender in July and the A's can turn him into a mid-level prospect.

I think the Dodgers would be a great git too, especially sine they're losing Lowe and Penny. He could add some spirit to them as well.

I'm surprised the Jays aren't in on him. He'd be the #2 they need for a year while Marcum heals up, at a better price tag than Burnett (because of his age, even if it hasn't made him ineffective yet), and no long term risk.

With Frank McCout broke and not adding much to the current team.

Padres and Rockies are shedding payroll as fast as possible.

D-Backs are firing staff and not adding payroll.

The Giants might end being the favorite in the division with two or three good additions.

Add C.C. and Johnson to their top three young pitchers.

One of Dunn or Burrell to play a corner OF spot or even 1B would make the Giants the favorites.

Even just C.C. and Dunn would give them a shot.

"I also do not see why a team like the Yankees would not want to bring him in as a back of the rotation starter either maybe?"

The question is, why WOULD they? He's 45 years old, we don't need anymore seniors. He wasn't all that good with the Yankees and his postseason numbers with the Yanks were horrid. He's also an injury prone player now that he's older and you cannot rely on him.

"The question is, why WOULD they? He's 45 years old, we don't need anymore seniors. He wasn't all that good with the Yankees and his postseason numbers with the Yanks were horrid. He's also an injury prone player now that he's older and you cannot rely on him."

Reason suggested RJ for a inexpensive Yankee signee, is have you actually paid attention to the Yankee potential starters for 2009? it is a scary lot and not for opposing batters either. Hughes and Kennedy could use some tutelage from someone with a vast knowledge of pitching, such as RJ, Wang is recovering from a serious leg injury and do not know how he will perform, Chamberlain may still end up in the BP, no FA's are signed yet.. So yes, RJ for 5, maybe even 6 million would be a great deal for them.

If the Yanks fail to sign CC but manage to sign one of the other big four: Burnett, Sheets, Lowe and Perez (uggg my tummy hurts just thinking of that) then IMO I wouldn't mind bringing him back for one more go. People rip Cashman for bringing him in the first time but I think he did a great job for us. He gave us two seasons of 17 wins, 200+ innings, credibility with a #1 ace and a certain swagger. In his last year his 17 wins came with a plus 5.00 era and he wasn't effective in the post-season but in 09 he wouldn't be looked at as our savior but instead a back of the rotation guy. Even though they are completely different pitchers he might be a good influence for Joba and Hughes. If CC falls thru wouldn't mind seeing a rotation with:

Wang
Sheets/Burnett/Lowe/Perez
Pettite
Joba
Johnson
Hughes

However, that being said, JOhnson couldn't stand the media and the media hated Johnson as well. His first day in NY for a press conference he shoved a camera man and cursed him out on the streets...haha... I Love this guy!!!

Does anyone realize that RJ was paid $16M last year and turned down $8M to stay with the D'backs this year? What do you expect him to be paid? He is not going to be "inexpensive".

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I thought the D-backs offered him 4-6M.

SF will get him lol

If Randy could deliver 170 innings, 12 wins and an era under 4.00 he would be a steal at 8 mil. He would be great for a team with a good bullpen. He can give you 6 quality innings and probably 25-30 starts if his back is ok. If he gets hurt what are you out..8 mil?